Free 15min consultation. Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability. Afternoon, evenings, and weekends available. Virtual or local in person (Wood/Lucas county Walk & Talk sessions). Welcome and kudos to you for taking this important step! The professional rapport between the psychotherapist and the client is one of the most reliable predictors of positive outcomes and treatment success in counseling. The research supports this, it is important to find the best match! Trauma comes in all shapes and sizes, but so does healing. If you want to address any of the following, please reach out to me at your convenience. Abandonment, addictions, anger, anxiety, bereavement, betrayal, body image, depression, dysfunctional/narcissistic/toxic relationships, fear, grief, hopelessness, interpersonal skills, isolation, loneliness, low self-esteem, mood swings, nervousness, negativity, neglect, panic, perfectionism, self-sabotage, sexuality, sleep problems, social anxiety, stress, trauma, and/or unhealthy coping skills. I am a dually licensed Ohio therapist w/decades of well rounded clinical experience (suicide hotline, inpatient psychiatry, psychiatric partial hospitalization, group psychotherapy, private practice, intake/triage, emergency services, crisis intervention, community mental health, school based, residential, long-term care, & hospice). With my background in counseling, psychology, and social work, you will feel at ease in telling your unique life story. We can work on your concerns at your pace. I utilize CBT, evidenced based practices, psychoeducation, depth work, and an eclectic approach in order for you to achieve your specific goals. https://www.linkedin.com/in/swearsch/ I accept Aetna. I offer private pay and sliding fee scale at reasonable rates and invoices are available for insurance reimbursement. (I am not a Medicaid or Medicare provider). If you request a diagnosis and treatment plan of mental disorders, I work under the clinical supervision of Ross Chaban M.Ed., LPCC-SC, LICDC-CS, OCPC, PC.